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Due to events stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacists have since been touted as the most convenient and accessible health care providers for patients seeking immunization. In a world where patients were primarily going to physicians for immunization needs previously, community pharmacies have since become the ideal destinations for receiving vaccination.
“Community pharmacies are open on weekends, late in the evening,” said Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy. “It’s a lot more convenient for people who are busy to come and get the vaccine in a community pharmacy versus getting it in a clinic or by appointment.”